Malaysia

Malay domination in civil service a non-issue: Anwar

This follows a call by the Penang deputy chief minister II for the government to reform the civil service, saying it was dominated by Malays

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 11 Feb 2023 5:31PM

Malay domination in civil service a non-issue: Anwar
The government does not see a need to break the Malay domination in the civil service, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. – The Vibes file pic, February 11, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will not take into consideration the call for reforms to break the Malay domination in the civil service.

He said this was because the government did not view the matter as an issue.

“We have not opened channels for us to consider (the call) because I do not think it is a problem now,” he told reporters after launching the Housewives Social Security Scheme (SKSSR) and MYFutureJobs 2023 Career Carnival at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) here today.

Yesterday, Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P. Ramasamy, in a post on his Facebook called on the government to reform the civil service saying the sector was now dominated by Malays.

He also urged the prime minister to immediately deal with the issue and ensure that the public service reflects the ethnic composition of this country.

According to Anwar, the proposal was only Ramasamy’s personal opinion and did not reflect that of DAP or the government.

“We should not stop people from speaking, giving opinions. He can give his views, but they will have no bearing on DAP or the government’s decision,” he said. – Bernama, February 11, 2023

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